Abstract: Computer-implemented company risk analysis and profile generation systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of analyzing risk associated with a plurality of companies includes receiving accounting information about the plurality of companies, receiving legal information about the plurality of companies, and receiving regulatory information about the plurality of companies. The accounting, the legal, and the regulatory information is utilized to assign a risk rating to each of the plurality of companies and to generate a profile for each of the plurality of companies. The risk ratings and the profiles are stored in an electronic database. Access to the electronic database is provided through a web site that enables a user to selectively retrieve the risk rating and the profile for a particular one of the plurality of companies.

Abstract: A method for molding gemstone settings using metal molds is provided. The gemstone settings have unitary seats on the prongs of the settings. The method involves using a core pin mold to form a core pin which is interengageable with a metal production mold for the setting. A gemstone setting is also provided, with a substantially smooth inner prong surface. The gemstone setting provides substantially stronger set gems and reduces the incidences of shattering gems during the setting process.